I have the Husqvarna Topaz 20. It is a sewing machine/embroidery machine. I got it because I wanted the embroidery machine, but also as a back up to my Janome MC 6600 P. When I bought the Husqvarna one of the items they showed me was how easily it sewed over seams and multiple layers of denim. It could even do the Levi seams. It is a true workhorse, but then so is my Janome. I use the Janome for my piecing and for my quilting. The clue for my Janome it sewing over thick seams is going slow and relaxing the presser foot.